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Lively Italian chain with an open kitchen, known for small plates, pizzas, pastas & wine.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 8000 El Cerrito Plaza, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Phone: (510) 524-9336
Website: https://www.macaronigrill.com/locations/location?id=1771
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: tripleseat.com
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Reviews
Lilian Gerch
My daughter invited me to dinner at Romano’s Macaroni Grill where we have dined and had lunch many times since the food is delicious, with superb service and a beautiful restaurant. I had my favorite from the variety of menu selections: the Chicken Parmesan which is served with pasta. I’ve taken photos for you to view the dish I chose and also the one my daughter selected. We were so tired from the exhausting day that this was the place to relax and enjoy our dinner. The dishes are so abundant that our server brought us boxes to go. However, I thought my daughter had taken the to go boxes and she thought that I had taken them and we found out that wasn’t so as soon as we got home. That was the first that we had forgotten the doggie bag and since we didn’t want to drive back to the Grill, I suggested for my daughter to call them. They were so awesome that they said they would keep it for us to pick it up the next day which we did. If you are visiting the Bay Area, you must stop by and have either lunch or dinner at Romano’s Macaroni Grill which is in the East Bay Area in El Cerrito, CA. They also have an array of desserts on the menu such as the Creme Brulee, Cheese Cake, Key Lime Pie, and so on. You can bring your children for any occasion.
Enjoy!
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American Angler
Not a whole lot in El Cerrito it’s mostly a place between over there and somewhere else, that is except for Romano’s Macaroni Grill. So the next time you find yourself between two places you’d rather be..look for Romano’s Macaroni Grill, it’s not one of those places where everyone knows your name, and its not trying to be ..and that’s a good thing. But…What it is, is a place that serves honest to goodness home-cooked style food, delivered hot with a friendly smile at a reasonable price, oh and you don’t have to do the dishes! What more could you ask for!
5 stars for sure! ☆☆☆☆☆
… more5 stars for sure! ☆☆☆☆☆
Gypsy Osceola
Yesterday myself and 2 family members went to this location. The store wasn’t busy and no actual host on duty, the bartender helped seat us. Our waitress took our order and introduced herself and we all kindly greeted her. The booth we were sitting had 2 sets of silverware, the waitress took our order. Even after delivering our food she never took note that 1 of us was missing silverware. We we’re there for about an hour enjoying each others company food and drinks. She never came to check on us , as a matter of fact all of the staff seemed angry and inattentive in general. My family has attended this restaurant for over 2 decades and I will never return. This store was a place my mother and aunts made a staple.
… moreMario Harding
First visit to Romano’s in several years and first time visiting this location. Went here before 6pm on Friday and not busy at all and was seated quickly. The fococia bread was hard on the bottom and not quite as fresh. Penne rustica was hot and don’t think I would order the mix of chicken and shrimp on the future. It was tasty but little too fishy sauce. Chicken marsala was good. Service was attentive and courteous. I wasn’t wowed compared to past visits to other locations. Not a strong recommend for me.
… moreJ R
It is a Thursday and barley 3pm….their calamari is already out and that is one thing I wanted and the Crispy Brussel Sprouts. That’s how you know they are delicious! So far I had the Rosa’s Signature Caesar salad, there’s signature Mac and cheese bites and they’re spicy ricotta meatballs.To be honest, the spicy supercut meatballs could have been cooked a little more.The signature mac and cheese not really up to my flavor taste but still okay. My server I do apologize but he should have been sent home, he’s under the weather and very forgetful. Okay well I just wanted to come for some appetizers, and I am trying. I’m leaving here trying their Italian Long Island ice tea!
… moreAmir Mazaheri
I’ve been a regular at this place for some time now, and the food quality has always been consistently great. However, during my recent visit, I did experience some service issues that I’d like to highlight.
The unlimited soup and salad, which are usually a delightful part of the dining experience here, were not refilled even once throughout our meal. Additionally, the famous bread and oil, which I always look forward to, were served after the main meal, and only because I inquired about their absence. The same goes for the water service
… moreThe unlimited soup and salad, which are usually a delightful part of the dining experience here, were not refilled even once throughout our meal. Additionally, the famous bread and oil, which I always look forward to, were served after the main meal, and only because I inquired about their absence. The same goes for the water service
Andrew Patterson
Pretty good food, pretty tasty. My only complaint is that it seems a bit pricey for the overall quality of the food. We got an appetizer, 2 entrees, 2 side dishes and dessert (no alcohol) and it was $120.00 for 2 people. It could have been $150+ if we had drinks on top of that. The food was decent, but I expect better at this price point.
… moreCk Choi
’m not sure, since this was a takeout order from Uber Eats. The food was, honestly, far below expectations. I ordered a chicken Alfredo that barely had any chicken. The spaghetti Bolognese also seemed to have almost no beef. The $10 cheesecake was tiny and felt like something you could get at a supermarket with better quality. The menu is similar to the cheese cake factory, however cheese cake factory ‘s portion and ingrident is much better.
… moreWes Harris
Well, let me tell you, Romano’s Macaroni Grill ain’t exactly Nonna’s kitchen.
Let’s start with the good stuff: the location is pretty convenient with plenty of parking, which is always nice. We strolled in at 5 PM on a Sunday, and the place was practically a ghost town.
When we walked in, we were greeted by the hostess, but it was a little odd when she just pointed to some booths in the bar area and told us to go sit in one of those. She followed us with an extra plate for the third person in our party and mentioned that the server would be right with us. Well, it took about 10 minutes of sitting there before our server finally showed up and asked what we wanted for dinner. We decided to start with an appetizer and drinks—three sodas for the table seemed simple enough. But both the sodas and the calamari took their sweet time to arrive. There was only one other table in our section, so what was the holdup?
We were promised bread when we arrived and were told it was on its way, but it never showed up. Once our main courses came, the disappointment really set in. The Pollo Caprese was underwhelming with tomatoes that were barely passable and massive chunks of what was supposed to be mozzarella. At this point, we asked for the bread again, and the server said, “Oh, I didn’t think you wanted it, I didn’t put the order in.” The bread was a non negotiable for us. Yes, always bring bread.
The Italian chopped salad was equally sad, with lettuce that looked and felt lifeless. When our drinks were running low, we had to remind the server for refills, and he looked at us like it was the first time he’d ever heard of such a thing.
For the price, this place ain’t worth it. If the service was good but the food was so-so, or if the food was great but the service was lacking, maybe I could overlook it. But when both the service and the food are subpar, forget about it. We won’t be coming back.
… moreLet’s start with the good stuff: the location is pretty convenient with plenty of parking, which is always nice. We strolled in at 5 PM on a Sunday, and the place was practically a ghost town.
When we walked in, we were greeted by the hostess, but it was a little odd when she just pointed to some booths in the bar area and told us to go sit in one of those. She followed us with an extra plate for the third person in our party and mentioned that the server would be right with us. Well, it took about 10 minutes of sitting there before our server finally showed up and asked what we wanted for dinner. We decided to start with an appetizer and drinks—three sodas for the table seemed simple enough. But both the sodas and the calamari took their sweet time to arrive. There was only one other table in our section, so what was the holdup?
We were promised bread when we arrived and were told it was on its way, but it never showed up. Once our main courses came, the disappointment really set in. The Pollo Caprese was underwhelming with tomatoes that were barely passable and massive chunks of what was supposed to be mozzarella. At this point, we asked for the bread again, and the server said, “Oh, I didn’t think you wanted it, I didn’t put the order in.” The bread was a non negotiable for us. Yes, always bring bread.
The Italian chopped salad was equally sad, with lettuce that looked and felt lifeless. When our drinks were running low, we had to remind the server for refills, and he looked at us like it was the first time he’d ever heard of such a thing.
For the price, this place ain’t worth it. If the service was good but the food was so-so, or if the food was great but the service was lacking, maybe I could overlook it. But when both the service and the food are subpar, forget about it. We won’t be coming back.
Lynn Mathews-Parks
The food tastes okay or better. I’ve been going here nearly monthly for he last year and the best thing on the menu is the tiramisu. Their espresso machine has been broken at every visit yet espresso is still on the well-worn, beaten up menus. They never have decaf coffee. It’s hit or miss if they’ll have San Pellegrino water (not the sweetened soda). The service is usually very slow despite the fact that it’s not a busy time (1:30 – 2:00 ish). It’s like they didn’t take pride in their place anymore.
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